Building Evacuation and Drills Flashcards
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What is the recommended maximum evacuation time for a single floor in a commercial high-rise building?
Answer: 3 minutes
The general benchmark is approximately 3 minutes per floor for complete evacuation, accounting for occupant load and stairwell capacity.
In a defend-in-place strategy, what is the primary action taken by building occupants?
Answer: Remain in their current location and await further instructions
Defend-in-place means occupants stay in their fire-rated compartments unless directly threatened, relying on the building's fire protection systems.
What color EXIT sign is required in New York City buildings?
Answer: Red with white lettering
NYC requires red EXIT signs with white lettering, unlike the international green standard used in many other jurisdictions.
During an evacuation drill, the FLSD notices that a stairwell door on the 12th floor is propped open. What is the correct response?
Answer: Close the door immediately and document the violation
Stairwell doors must remain closed to maintain fire-rated separation and prevent smoke spread; propped doors are a serious fire code violation.
What is the purpose of an evacuation assembly point?
Answer: To provide a designated location for accounting for evacuated occupants
Assembly points allow the FLSD and fire wardens to account for all evacuated occupants and identify anyone who may still be inside the building.
Which agency must be notified before conducting a fire drill that will activate the building's fire alarm system?
Answer: The building's alarm monitoring company
The alarm monitoring company must be notified before a planned drill to prevent a false alarm dispatch of the fire department.